4th Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Conference: Student Observer Registration - 11.06.2026

Houston, TX US
November 6, 2026

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent a significant global health challenge and the most common cause of death and premature death worldwide, imposing a substantial burden on both health systems and economies around the globe.

To effectively address this challenge, cardiovascular nurses must possess the knowledge and skills to emerge as leaders in CVD care. Thus, continuing professional development (CPD) is central to nurses. Lifelong learning constitutes a vital aspect for keeping nurses’ knowledge and skills up to date. This continue education is especially important at Houston Methodist. This institution fosters a bold, value-driven culture, mandating that leadership and employees stay abreast of the practices. This commitment to excellence aligns with the institution's patient-centered vision of service.

This education facilitates information regarding evidence-based research and recommendations for the Management of patients with cardiovascular conditions, enabling timely and appropriate interventions. This conference is specifically crafted to assist nurses in implementing measures aimed to increase knowledge about the evidence-based in cardiovascular nursing care and advancements in surgical techniques. Identify the needs of patients with cardiovascular conditions, refining pre- and post-operative management protocols, and developing strategies to effectively address post-operative complications.

*This is a privately held training event and is by invitation only.

Target Audience

Nurse practitioners, nurses, other allied health personnel, and student observers.

Additional Information

Course summary
Course opens: 
07/30/2026
Course expires: 
11/06/2026
Event starts: 
11/06/2026 - 12:30pm CST
Event ends: 
11/06/2026 - 4:00pm CST
Rating: 
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4th Annual CV Nursing Conference
Matters of the Heart: Leading the Way

AGENDA │ Friday, November 6, 2026

Time

Topics

Speaker

6:30 AM

Registration and Breakfast

7:30 AM

Welcome

Emily Kao, PhD, MPA, William Zoghbi, MD, and Alan Lumsden, MD

Morning Session

7:45 AM

The Science of Better Care: Nursing Inquiry Driving Quality and Hospital Excellence

Deltra Muoki, PhD, APRN, AGNP-C, CMSRN, CNE, NE-BC, CPHQ (HMSL)

8:15 AM

Heart Failure

Loren Seimone

8:45 AM

Valve Transcatheter

Joe Aoun, MD

9:15 AM

Break

9:30 AM

Hemodynamics

Becky Yarbrough

10:00 AM

Women's Heart

Dr. Gulati, Avenatti

10:30 AM

Lunch and exhibits

11:30 AM

Vascular

Dr. Loh

12:00 PM

Arrhythmia

Da-Wariboko + NP

Afternoon Session

12:30-4:00 PM
Rotations

Tour Through the Heart

Schutz, Husman, Ramirez Del Val, Kitten/Victoria (NP), Lacey Nobles, Malhotra, Masud, Tom (HMTW - PA)

Unveiling the Patient Behind the ECMO

Emma Gitomer, MSN, RN, CCRN (HMH)

Robotics

Mini Sivadasan, MD

ACHD

Duarte, Parekh

CSU-ALS

Donald Yap, Daniel Kerr

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Emily Kao, PhD, MPA

MITIE at The Bookout Center
6670 Bertner Ave. - 2nd & 5th floor
Houston Methodist Research Institute
Houston, TX 77030
United States
+1 (713) 441-7912

Travel

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING: 

The closest parking Garage #15, is John P. McGovern Texas Medical Center Commons (6550 Bertner Avenue), located directly across the street from the Research Institute.  The other parking garages available are Garage #1 and Garage #7 that is attached to Houston Methodist skybridge.

*Unfortunately, we do not provide parking vouchers for the TMC garages as the hospital does not own the rights and/or parking contract.  

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  • Provide and confirm your mobile number.
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